A Bride for Noah by Cheryl Wright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a short and sweet novella. It’s good to take a step back sometimes to read something simple and pure. The characters were easy to like and story sucked you in. For anyone looking for a great quick read this is definitely check this series out!
A Bride for Noah by Cheryl Wright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Noah is looking for a bride to fulfill a clause in his father’s will. He has to marry her in 3 weeks in order to get the land he was gifted from his father earlier before he died. Mary’s basically starving on her father’s ranch. He promises her to a lecherous coot. A family friend of Noah’s tells her about his problem and how she can help fix it. Mary and Noah decide to take a chance and make a wedding contract. Can this develop into love? These two have a lot to work out and work on. They can do. This book was a delightful wholesome treat. The characters are relatable. You can see little parts of yourself in them. They are working on issues most people have. It’s a quick weekend read. The plot is smooth as silk. I’m looking forward to reading more in this series. I definitely recommend it.
A Bride for Noah by Cheryl Wright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A very sweet historical romance.
Really immersive to the point where you could actually imagine yourself there.
The characters were really well written. The chemistry between them was perfect.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author but I will be keeping an eye on future works.
Journeys Through AllCreation by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Book 3 is here and was absolutely amazing! This series has been great and has taken Sci-Fi to another level. The character growth made me understand their plights even better than before. The way the worlds were still as complex but even more developed let me gain a better understanding of the societies themselves. Book 3 took us places we had yet to be, and I loved every moment of it. The author left room for later installments or possibly it leading into another series. Either way I was very excited with the way this book went, and I only hope that there is more ahead.
Midnight Masquerade by Halley Larkin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars
Midnight Masquerade is the first book in The Brightley Sisters series by Halley Larkin. I loved meeting the Brightley sisters and following along as Charmaine, the elder sister, sets of on a quest for love. The sisters hold a masked ball to raise funds for a worthy cause, enter a mysterious stranger who immediately captures Charmaine’s interest. After three ‘failed’ seasons of not finding a husband, she is quickly approaching the point where she will be considered an old maid and ‘off the market’. As the older sister she holds the fate of not only herself, but her two younger sisters, in her hands. She feels the weight of this responsibility weighing on her shoulders and knows time is running out. Meeting this charming and mysterious stranger at the ball has her hoping she may have finally found her ‘match’ and the solution to her problems. But he leaves before she is able to discover his identity. Now her future depends on uncovering who the masked stranger is. Add in a Duke with his own pressing problems and a past that haunts him, some meddling sisters, an ailing father, reputations at risk, a nasty ex and his vengeful father, agendas, the ‘ton politics, and societal expectations of the day- and things not only get a bit tense, but also quite intriguing.
Definitely looking forward to the other books in the series!
Happy Reading!
Thank you, Halley Larkin!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Spice, Sex and Secrets. This series has them all!!! The characters are well developed and become your “book friends”. I have so far thoroughly enjoyed this series. The author really takes the time to add in all those little details that make a story a page turner.
Elena has been in hiding, but when her cover is blown she needs the help of her sort of enemy, Marco. Of course they fall in love but it’s the hows and whys of it that matter most. All the mystery and suspense is still there and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
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The Worry Knot by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
The Worry Knot by Mary Bleckwehl
The Worry Knot is a Young Adult/Pre-teen story that will take you back to seventh grade and all the awkwardness. I absolutely loved this book and the trip down memory lane,not all of being a Pre-teen was bad. This book is well written and the characters are relatable very well developed and very realistic. I caught myself literally saying out loud how I could really relate to Rourke and the things he was dealing with. Follow along with Rourke has he deals with life as a seventh grader and all the things that goes along with it . I highly recommend reading this book I think any age from Pre-teen up can easily enjoy this book. This is a newer author to me but I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from her.
The Worry Knot by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a wonderful Middle School read. Rourke must navigate Middle School with his older brother Carson who has Autism. This read will touch your heart in many ways. The author does such a great job of developing her characters and drawing us into Rourke’s life.
The Clockwork Solution by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Accepted into the sisterhood! Well not without ire and reservations of some. The Clockwork Solution brings us back to Arabella’s story. I feel she holds a lot of cards in her favor as she did previously.
This book pretty much picks up where book 1 ended.
Disowned but accepted definitely leaves our main character struggling with decisions about her future. Aside from the fact her life is still in danger. Arabella’s mother decides to send her to Ireland so she can update on their famine issues. Dangerous in its own way to witches, Arabella’s mother feels it’s the safest place for her.
Which direction does Arabella choose?
Is Ireland really the safer bet?
You want answers? Well then you have to dig in!
I do like this book better than the first book, but anyone who is interested in this story really should read book 1 first.
The Clockwork Witch by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Hmm… where to begin. The Clockwork Witch was better than expected. I struggled at the beginning, it started off slow. So listen to me when I say don’t give up if you feel the same way. It’s worth touching it out.
Arabella, the 7th daughter of Minerva who is the 7th daughter was thought to be the one who filled the prophecy that would change the way the witches in this story exist. Unfortunately though Arabella seems to be a dud. No magical powers. She’s a fascinating character to watch develop as the story goes on. At the same time you feel for her. She’s an outcast to her mother by lacking magical ability, an outcast to her father because she’s not a son. A sister that’s looked down upon by all in exception to Rowena. Her life is not easy and it makes her a target.
One night she’s fascinated by machinery and the light she sees flying through it. Come to find out that could lead to her having magic after all. Unfortunately not a type of magic that’s accepted.
It’s all about how she navigates her situation.
Does it help her?
Does it make her more vulnerable?
Again when I say read it, even if you’re like me and think it’s starting slow. Push through it won’t disappoint. I’m now looking forward to book 2, when I wasn’t at 1st. The author turned me around!
The Clockwork Solution by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Arabella has returned and this time she is off on an adventure along with her sister. I was very excited to see a situation we were presented with at the beginning of the first book became the main focus of this book.
The author once again does a great job at create a world where technology and magic must try and work together. However again like the first book I really couldn’t fall in love with it. It’s still a solid story and the characters really help bring it to life but it felt a little slow to me.
The Clockwork Witch by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I tried to love this book. It had so much potential but it never fully came to the point where I just loved it. I will say based on the world building aspect and the deep internal battles I will give it a solid 3 out of 5 stars.
As I was reading this book, I experienced a whole rainbow of emotions. The MC mother and older sisters angered me at their treatment of Arabella just because she failed at being magical which she had no control over. The relationship between her and her mother was one of extreme abuse and very degrading which led me to feel sadness for the MC.
I look forward to reading the second book in this series to see if we find answers to some of the questions left at the end of this book.
The Clockwork Solution by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. I like reading books that about witches, but this book had a bit of a twist which I found interesting. I have not ever read a book about a witch that had control over technology and I found that intriguing. This book had some adventures and suspense, it also had some laughs and love. If you enjoy stories about witches that have a bit of a twist then I highly recommend this book to you.
The Clockwork Witch by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was immediately engrossed in this book. The pace was steady and entertaining from start to end. I finished it in one day. What a fascinating story about magic, witches, and the struggles that they face from those that don’t understand them to their own. This is my first book from this author but I plan on reading others. Her style of writing is easy to read and very imaginative. If you’re on the fence about the book, take a leap of faith and read it. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
The Billionaire’s Slave: Steamy Historical BWWM Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars!
Excellent period novel! I truly loved this story and fell in love with the characters right away! Penny is amazing, they life she has to live day to day with the Conrads and still hoping for better one day. The Conrad family were terrible, treating Penny like family but still wanting her to “know her place”. I think maybe the mother, Catherine, was okay but was influenced a lot by her husband and society. Rose is the WORST!! She is the definition of a terrible, manipulative and selfish person. When Falcon and Penny got together, I finally had hope for a better future for Penny, watching their love grow was so sweet. I feel like Falcon truly did love her with everything he had, and when it came down to denying her or face possible trouble, it was no surprise how it turns out. Falcon will fight for his love for Penny and for them to be together no matter what the law says or how people view their relationship. The ending was my favorite part and awesome! It really showed the selfish nature of Rose and Penny is able to speak her mind.
Midnight Masquerade by Halley Larkin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a great 5 star read, I was pulled right into this historical romance that gave me a Cinderella vibe.
Charmaine is in need of a husband to help keep her family home. When she meets Kosta at a masquerade party there is an instant connection but he disappears at midnight. Charmaine and her sisters try to find out who Kosta is. What will happen when she finds him?
Kosta has his own story with some secrets of his own. What will happen if Charmaine learns his secret?
Overall this was a great read with several twists and turns that added a great element to the story. All of the characters were great, love the sisters. The author does a great job with her writing and you feel like you are right there with the characters. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. 1-click and get started today.
Reviewed by @mab54615
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Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3 by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This series is exceptionally well-written! It draws a reader in from word one, completely engaging every reader with the complexity of the characters. The intricacy of the worlds the author builds is absolutely amazing! The originality of the journeys kept me reading and I just had to see what came next! I wish it was a world I could tour myself, and characters that I could make friends with. Their growth is realistic but they never lose the complexity that endeared them to me in the first place! There were also many intense ideas that made me want to save them so I could think more about them later! All in all, his writing is exquisite and will not disappoint!
The Clockwork Solution by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the The Clockwork Chronicles. Arabella is a which who has not lived up to the expectations of her family. She is given the task of the investigating a famine that is taking place in Ireland. Someone or something seems to be after her.
Daire’s Devils by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
People always say, don’t judge a book by its cover, yet everyone does, at least to an extent. I know I do! So, when I saw the cover, I was intrigued, when I read the synopsis, I was immediately hooked, and reading the story, I was absolutely not disappointed. The author has this way of writing that just draws you in, like you’re standing in a corner listening to and watching the events as they occur. I adore Kat as a character, strong-willed, independent, and just a general BA woman. I also adore the teamwork and the friendships between the Devils. They are just so genuine, and I know at least I want to have relationships like those in my life. I adored this book, and the world it was in!
The Clockwork Solution by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book picks up where book 1 left off. Arabella really grows this book, and it is interesting to see her relationships with her family change and grow as well. I like how insistent Arabella is on standing up for her convictions. I also absolutely love how the blight problem in Ireland is solved, and the hook at the end about where Arabella is going next definitely has me intrigued!
A Bride for Noah by Cheryl Wright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lately I’ve been reading books outside my normal genre and this one is definitely unusual for me. I’ve never given historical romance a chance but I’m really glad I did with this one. The storyline was classic, the characters wholesome (Noah? Awesome. Mary? Brave!), and their story was wonderfully told for a short book! It was a sweet romance and has influenced me to read a couple more. 💖 Even if this isn’t your usual style: the story is short enough that it is still worth a read! And if you enjoy it? There’s more to discover. 💖
The Clockwork Solution by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book in The Clockwork Chronicles series. Since it leads off directly after the first one, I would suggest reading the first book before this one.
I must say, I enjoyed this book a lot more than the first one. The author delves into the concept of the main characters powers more and has the writing is more theirs this time around. More experience went into this book.
We once again follow Arabella, a witch of technomancy, a power no witch has possessed before now. The rest of the witch community is divided. Some see Arabella as hope for the future while others see her as an abomination. Before now, witches and technology did not mix.
In order to protect Arabella from those who wish her harm, her mother sent her and her sister, Rowena, to Ireland to help find a solution to the blight that is affecting crops causing starving families. Witches in the past have tried to no avail. Can Arabella bring a new light to this blight?
The Clockwork Solution by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this story so much more that the first one (that one I loved as well). Going on this journey with Arabella discovering who she is and growing into an adult is remarkable. The creativity behind the plot, the magic and it’s battle with science is awesome. It took me finishing the book to grasp what was happening on the cover art lol I cannot wait for the next installment to see where France takes our main character. I hope Arabella continues to stand her ground with her mother and allow her uniqueness to grow. I believe she is the balance that the world needs to survive. Without her the witches will die and the mundane will destroy themselves. Fingers crossed the next one will be out soon.
The Clockwork Witch by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Arabella is the 7th daughter of the most powerful witch in the UK. So because of this, everyone was expecting her to be a powerful witch as well. As it turns out, Arabella has shown no signs of any kind of powers.
Arabella and her family attended an event where they were introduced to a big machine that can do calculations on its own. As soon as Arabella sees this machine, her magic kicks in. She sees magic in the machines.
Usually magic and technology do not mix but somehow Arabella can make it work.
This book hit all of the witch tropes with a splash of historical steampunk. The author took two popular topics and mashed them together. There were too many tropes. It was like the author purposely tried to hit them all right down to the names. The concept was great on it’s own so all the tropes were kind of overkill.
The Clockwork Witch by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was an enjoyable and engaging read which kept me happily turning the pages eager to be immersed in the story. Arabella is the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter, in a long line of gifted witches, but who has no magical talent herself. Even her disappointed family refer to her as a ‘brown bud’. Arabella then discovers an affinity for technomancy and her ability not only opens up the mechanical world’s mysteries but she can also manipulate them. Arabella is the first ever clockwork witch which is seen as unnatural in the witching world. As Arabella tries to get to grips with her new power she also has to deal with her family and peers judgement. To complicate her life further she then learns about ‘The Trials’, which she may or may not survive. The detailed world building along with the descriptive narrative brought the setting vividly alive for me, making me feel immersed in the story. I loved the main character, Arabella and found her a likeable and relatable heroine and enjoyed following her adventures as she came into her powers. The storyline was exciting and the plot had me hooked from start to finish.
The Clockwork Solution by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and having read book one I was keen to be back with the heroine of the story, Arabella. As the first ever technomancer in a long line of gifted witches Arabella is used to being a disappointment to her family, but she has joined the ‘Sisterhood of Witches’. Arabella has a lot to prove and wants to succeed at her first assignment, although the task has already claimed two lives. She must find the root cause of the famine sweeping through Ireland whilst knowing that both her future and even her life are at risk. The wonderful world building really brought the setting to life making me feel immersed in the story. The storyline is exciting and had me gripped from the start, and the plot twists kept me guessing. I loved Arabella even more in this second book in the series, as her character has developed as she’s grown into her powers. An enjoyable and engaging read, which kept me hooked.
The Clockwork Solution by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Arabella Leyden returns and she is finally able to come to terms with her powers of Technomancy, but it still isn’t all smooth sailing for her, since she passed the Trials and became a fully recognised witch, she has constantly faced criticism from others because of her lack of, in their minds, true magical talent. This has not deterred her from following her own patch and finding ways to cope, but some are finally coming round to see it as a possible advantage.
She has only just found a moment to breathe and let her current situation sink in when receives a summons, wherein, she is given her first assignment and it is not an easy one, she has been chosen to travel to Ireland and see if she can find a solution to the famine which is blighting the Isle and lend her help to the witches who reside there. So she soon finds herself having to adapt to a new situation, so she chooses her travel companion and meets the others who will be travelling in their small party, although on the surface it seems quite straightforward, what she learns about past assignments set her ill at ease.
The journey opens Arabella’s eyes about the world around her and how much she doesn’t know, but she is determined to learn as much as she can so that she can be as successful as possible with the assignment, however, with danger lurking around every corner and finding out that previous Sortilege family members have died trying to solve the problem she has also been given, Arabella must stay on her guard while listening to those around her who are also trying to keep her safe from harm.
Will the machinations of those around her lead her to more danger, or will her unique combination of magic and science be the solution to the prayers of many? This is another sci-fi fantasy where secrets abound and discoveries are made, as problems are researched, opinions are heard and options are considered while danger hides in the shadows all around those involved.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What did I think? This was a steaamyyy savage love affair!
Firstly the glossary of who’s who on the first page… chefs kisses! I have not read any of the previous books and was worried I would be lost but luckily wasn’t! I loved that you get both perspectives of the main characters POV. This made it easy to follow, and loved to see how they both were truly feeling. I like that we got to be in both of their heads! This book was filled with hellaaa spicy moments, lotsss and lotsss of plot twists, and roller coaster moments. It had me on the edge of my seat and with the popcorn ready! I could not put this book down to save my life!
Overall a really great read, and I can’t wait to read more in this series!!
The Clockwork Witch by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Arabella Sortilege is a young witch who lives in Victorian England, she is the youngest of a large family, a seventh daughter of a seventh daughter to be exact but she is the only one out of all her female relatives who has not shown an ounce of magical talent. She is known as a “brown bud” and she is a disappointment to those around her, leading to her being shunned because of it, her family make her complete the mundane tasks so that they don’t have to get their hands dirty and can spend more time practicing their art and interact with her as little as possible, all apart from one who is her best friend and the closest in age as well.
One day, the Sortilege family are invited to an event where an invention is unveiled and Arabella is fascinated with it, especially when she can see it all shining with an inner glow, all apart from an area in the centre, when she asks her sister about it, she finds out that it is magic she can sense, but not in any way which would be classed as normal, her sister advises her to stay quiet about what she has seen until they return home.
As the days go on, Arabella begins to notice that she can see other aspects of technology shining like magic, however, this leads to trouble and Arabella begins to feel like she finally understands what her sisters feel, apart from it is with an element, which is not natural. As events continue, Arabella’s secret comes out and she is even more trouble than before, she now has to face the judgement of those around her and the Trials which every young witch has to go through, to enable her to declare her Technomancy and the fact that she both understands and can manipulate machinery.
Will Arabella be able to stay out of harms way long enough to pass the Trials and be finally accepted into the family and develop her talents, or will the danger she faces stop her in her tracks, or will the judgement she faces be the most severe possible? This is a sci-fi fantasy where magic and technology combine in a coming of age tale of one young witch finding her place within a world where the rules are absolute and anything outside of them is considered an abomination.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Once again, I just love this series! Book four in the series is about Elena, a Mafia princess who has been in hiding from the Russians, and Marco, one of the Mafia bosses. Elena has been hiding from the Russians for about 4 years when her life becomes compromised, once again. The person who comes to “rescue” her is Marco. Marco and her have been “enemies” since a young age but secretly crushed on each other. Elena, however, eventually learns to trust him and to save her life must marry. However, this marriage allows them to enjoy the feelings that have been bottled up for so long. The question is, can they unite and trust each other enough to survive a Mafia war against Russia? Also, lifelong secrets start to surface, will this put more of a price on Elena’s head and how will their new marriage make it through?
What I love most about these books is the no bullshit writing! The author starts the book hot and keeps it going to make it a fast, entertaining, and enjoyable read. I also always fall in love with the characters. Each one of the women are romantics, but badass independent warriors! The men are obviously badass, but the way the author writes you can feel how deeply and desperately they love their wives. She writes the men’s personality as I wish all men would behave where their women are concerned: love them, worship them, protect them, but also let them be intelligent, decisive, strong, independent women – happy compromise to an amazingly happy life!
